Amerapoora: Magwe Wundouk Kyoung

September 1–October 21, 1855

Linnaeus Tripe

Associated Names
Linnaeus Tripe

Artist, British, 1822 - 1902

The image shows an architectural structure viewed from ground level. The building is a traditional palace with ornate, tiered roofs and intricate carvings. The horizon is low in the frame, emphasizing the roofline which stretches horizontally. The sky is overcast with soft clouds, casting subtle shadows. The image has a historical appearance, possibly with a sepia tone. It is dominated by shades of brown and grey, enhancing the vintage feel. The surroundings are simple, with posts and pathways leading to the building. Trees can be seen in the distance on either side, framing the architectural silhouette against the sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Edward J. Lenkin Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 24.3 × 34.4 cm (9 9/16 × 13 9/16 in.)
    mount: 45.5 × 58.3 cm (17 15/16 × 22 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.87.21

  • Series Title

    Burma Views

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Linnaeus Tripe [1822-1902]; presented to James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie [1812-1860], Governor-General of India [1848-1856], February 1857; by descent to the Broun-Ramsay family; (sale, Sotheby's, London, 9 May 2012, part of lot 211); NGA purchase (through Hans P. Kraus, Jr., Inc., New York), 2012.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

signed by artist, lower right on print in black ink: L. Tripe; printed in typeset on white paper adhered to mount, lower center beneath photograph in black ink: No. 62. Amerapoora. Magwe Wundouk Kyoung. / Remarkable for its size and for not having a balcony around it.

Markings

artist’s blindstamp on mount, upper center: BY THEE I DRAW

Wikidata ID

Q64157496

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